Jesse McCartney facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jesse McCartney
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McCartney at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival
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| Born | April 9, 1987 |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
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| Children | 1 |
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| Instruments | Vocals, Piano |
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Jesse McCartney (born April 9, 1987) is an American actor and singer. He first became famous in the late 1990s on the TV show All My Children. He then joined the boy band Dream Street before starting a successful solo music career.
You might also know Jesse from TV shows like Summerland or as a voice actor. He voiced Theodore in the Alvin and the Chipmunks movies and Terence in the Tinker Bell series. He also voiced characters like Roxas and Ventus in the popular Kingdom Hearts video games.
His hit song "Leavin'" was a top 10 hit. He also co-wrote the famous song "Bleeding Love" for singer Leona Lewis.
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Early Life and First Steps in Show Business
Jesse McCartney was born in Ardsley, New York. He has a younger sister, Lea, and a younger brother, Timothy. He started acting in local musicals when he was only seven years old.
At age ten, he toured the country in the musical The King and I. In 1998, he joined a singing group called Sugar Beats and was featured on their CDs. These early experiences helped him get ready for a big career.
Music Career
1999–2002: Dream Street
In 1999, Jesse joined the American pop boy band Dream Street. He was a member until 2002 and said it was a great "stepping stone" for his future. The band's first album even earned a gold record. After Dream Street, he started working on his solo music.
In 2004, he sang a duet with actress Anne Hathaway called "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" for the movie Ella Enchanted.
2004–2006: Beautiful Soul Album
Jesse's first solo album, Beautiful Soul, came out on September 28, 2004. It took two years to make. The album was a big hit, reaching number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart. It sold over 1.5 million copies in the United States.
The album's main single, also called "Beautiful Soul", became very popular. Because of his success, Jesse won several awards at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards. The next year, he won Favorite Male Singer at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
He went on his first headlining tour, the Beautiful Soul tour, in 2005. He performed all across the United States and also toured Australia and Europe.
2007–2009: Songwriting and Departure
In 2007, Jesse showed off his songwriting skills. He co-wrote the song "Bleeding Love" with Ryan Tedder. He gave the song to British singer Leona Lewis, and it became a huge hit all over the world.
His third album, Departure, was released in 2008. It had a more mature sound. The album's lead single, "Leavin'", became his biggest hit, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
To support the album, he toured with singer Jordin Sparks. He later re-released the album with new songs, including "Body Language" featuring T-Pain.
2010–2021: More Music and New Albums
Jesse continued to make music. In 2013, he toured with the Backstreet Boys and released the single "Back Together." His next album, In Technicolor, came out in 2014.
In 2020, Jesse competed on the TV show The Masked Singer as the "Turtle" and finished as the runner-up. This brought him a lot of new attention.
Sadly, in 2020, his former Dream Street bandmate Chris Trousdale passed away. To honor him, Jesse and the other members of Dream Street reunited for a special virtual performance.
Jesse released his fifth album, New Stage, in October 2021.
2024–present: All's Well EP
In April 2024, Jesse released a new collection of songs called an EP, titled All's Well. It featured singles like "Faux Fur" and "Make a Baby." He went on tour to promote the new music. During one of his shows, he had a mini-reunion with his Dream Street bandmates on stage.
Acting Career
Besides music, Jesse has had a long and successful acting career. From 1998 to 2001, he acted in the soap opera All My Children, which earned him two Daytime Emmy Award nominations. He also starred in the TV series Summerland.
Famous Voice Roles
Many people know Jesse's voice from famous animated movies and TV shows.
- Theodore in the Alvin and the Chipmunks movies.
- Terence in the Disney Tinker Bell movies.
- JoJo McDodd in Horton Hears a Who!.
- Robin/Nightwing in the animated series Young Justice.
Video Game Voice Acting
Jesse is also the voice of two key characters, Roxas and Ventus, in the Kingdom Hearts video game series. He has voiced these characters in many games, including Kingdom Hearts II, Kingdom Hearts III, and others.
Movies and Television
Jesse starred in the movie Keith in 2008. He also appeared in the horror film Chernobyl Diaries and had roles in TV shows like Greek, Army Wives, and Young & Hungry.
Charity Work
Jesse McCartney has used his fame to help others. In 2005, he was part of a charity song called "Come Together Now" to help victims of natural disasters.
He supports Little Kids Rock, an organization that gives free musical instruments to kids in schools. He has also worked with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and other charities.
Personal Life
In September 2019, Jesse got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Katie Peterson. They were married on October 23, 2021. The couple welcomed their son, Archer "Archie" James McCartney, on May 7, 2025.
Discography
- Beautiful Soul (2004)
- Right Where You Want Me (2006)
- Departure (2008)
- In Technicolor (2014)
- New Stage (2021)
Awards and Nominations
Jesse has won many awards throughout his career, especially in his teen years.
- Teen Choice Awards: He won three awards in 2005, including for Best Male Artist.
- Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards: He won for Favorite Male Singer.
- Young Artist Awards: He won two awards for his role in All My Children.
- Behind the Voice Actors Awards: He won multiple awards for his voice work in Young Justice and Kingdom Hearts.
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See also
In Spanish: Jesse McCartney para niños
